Compensation Operations Manager

About the role

The Crown Is Yours As a Compensation Operations Manager, you’ll lead the execution and optimization of key compensation programs supporting a growing global workforce. In this role, you’ll drive operational excellence across compensation cycles, governance, reporting, and systems optimization while improving scalability, automation, and the manager and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of compensation programs, including annual merit and equity cycles, midyear adjustments, step progression programs, incentive and bonus cycles, and cross-functional coordination related to equity administration processes across a global workforce.
• Develop and manage project plans, governance processes, stakeholder communications, and operational documentation to ensure accurate, scalable, and timely program delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and streamline compensation processes through automation and operational optimization.
• Own compensation controls and audit readiness processes, including SOX-related documentation, data validation, compliance, and governance across multi-state and international operations.
• Develop scalable manager guidance, operational resources, and process documentation that improve manager effectiveness and support consistent compensation decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Human Resources, People Technology, and People Analytics teams to support compensation reporting, approvals, pay equity insights, and program effectiveness.
• Serve as a functional lead for Workday Compensation and compensation planning processes while leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve workflows, automation, reporting capabilities, and the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of compensation operations, governance frameworks, and scalable program delivery models.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Compensation, Compensation Operations, Total Rewards Operations, or related Human Resources Operations functions.
• Experience managing compensation programs and cycles within a complex, fast-paced organization.
• Strong project management, process improvement, and operational optimization skills with a focus on scalability, governance, and execution.
• Deep understanding of compensation operations, controls, compliance, and governance; SOX experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytical and data management skills with strong attention to detail, including experience with Excel, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience working with Workday, compensation planning tools, Human Resources systems integrations, and emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards, particularly in the context of compensation operations.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Workday and other HRIS systems.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to automate and optimize processes.

Benefits

Join Our Team We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 131,200.00 USD - 164,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

Schedule

Full-time position.